Mike Reiss, ESPN

The Patriots select Arkansas C/G Hjalte Froholdt with their initial fourth-round selection (No. 118). He is 6-foot-4 5/8 and 306 pounds. Played under current Patriots assistant Bret Bielema, so probably some excellent intel for New England staff. Team captain in 2018.

Jeff Howe, The Athletic Boston

The Patriots drafted Arkansas interior lineman Hjalte Froholdt at No. 118. He'll compete with Ted Karras for the top backup job, but Karras will be tough to beat. Karras is entering the final year of his contract.

Skip Bayless, Fox Sports 1

Jarrett Stidham has the tools & toughness to become NE's QB in 3 years. But not sure about the poise and feel. Doubt he'll be as good as Jimmy G. But worth a shot w Belichick's 7th pick this draft, bottom of 4th rd.

Mike Reiss, ESPN

One thing that stood out to me about Jarrett Stidham’s conference call with Patriots reporters was how QB-like it was in terms of him mentioning everyone from Robert Kraft, to Bill Belichick, Josh McDaniels, Tom Brady, Brian Hoyer and Danny Etling etc. He was dialed in on Pats.

Round 5, Pick No. 21: Byron Coward, DL, Maryland

Phil Perry, NBC Sports Boston

The Patriots go with Byron Cowart from Maryland at pick No. 159. Made our list of "Prototypes" as an interior lineman. More Lawrence Guy than Mike Pennel at about 300 pounds. One of the best high school recruits in the country. Auburn transfer. https://t.co/HdSxDtgX9B

Zack Cox, NESN

Byron Cowart was the nation's No. 1 recruit in 2015. He was widely considered a massive bust at Auburn before transferring to Maryland and reviving his career. At 6-3, 298, he's more of a DT than a DE.

Mike Reiss, ESPN

The Patriots have selected Maryland DT Byron Cowart with their initial fifth-round pick (No. 159). Cowart is 6-foot-3 and 298 pounds, with NFL-type physical makeup. He has played in multiple schemes and is considered a powerful player.

Adam Schefter, ESPN

Mike Reiss, ESPN

The Patriots have selected right-footed Stanford punter Jake Bailey with their other fifth-round pick, No. 163. Incumbent Ryan Allen just re-signed to a one-year deal. Bailey could also help with kickoffs, if desired.

Doug Kyed, NESN

Round 7, Pick No. 38: Ken Webster, DB, Mississippi

Zack Cox, NESN

Ken Webster, the corner the Patriots drafted in the seventh round, ranked first among all 2019 CB prospects in SPARQ, which measures a player's overall athleticism. Keion Crossen was fourth last year. https://t.co/ZUAbmnlPTo

Kevin Duffy, Boston Herald

Mark Daniels, Providence Journal

Ken Webster fit with what the Patriots look in CB across the board. He hit marks on height, weight, 40, vertical, bench, broad jump and 3-cone. He had an up and down career at Ole Miss, but he's an athlete.